Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Topics in this chapter

• Alcohol Formation and Carbonyl Reactions
• Alcohol Properties and Elimination
• Phenol Acidity and Reactions
• Phenol Named and Industrial Processes
• Ether Synthesis and Cleavage

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Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-EDE4D4

   Which of the following compounds will give a positive iodoform test?

   1. A.Benzyl alcohol
   2. B.Pentan-3-ol
   3. C.Pentan-2-ol
   4. D.Propan-1-ol
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2. Question 2Q-441506

   What is the correct order of boiling points for the isomeric pentanols: pentan-1-ol (I), 2-methylbutan-2-ol (II), and 3-methylbutan-1-ol (III)?

   1. A.I > III > II
   2. B.II > III > I
   3. C.I > II > III
   4. D.III > I > II
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3. Question 3Q-A9E4D0

   When phenol is treated with bromine water, the major product formed is:

   1. A.2-Bromophenol
   2. B.4-Bromophenol
   3. C.2,4-Dibromophenol
   4. D.2,4,6-Tribromophenol
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4. Question 4Q-0636D0

   Which of the following reagents can be used to convert phenol to benzene?

   1. A.Zinc dust
   2. B.LiAlH4
   3. C.H2 / Ni
   4. D.KMnO4
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5. Question 5Q-078660

   The reaction of an alkyl halide with sodium alkoxide to form an ether is known as:

   1. A.Kolbe's reaction
   2. B.Williamson synthesis
   3. C.Reimer-Tiemann reaction
   4. D.Wurtz reaction
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